Finding somewhere to stay near the Grantham Canal adds time and flexibility to a visit. Instead of treating the waterway as a single day out, walkers, cyclists…
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Canalside accommodation along the Grantham Canal
Cycling the Grantham Canal by Road and Hybrid Bike
The Grantham Canal offers a rewarding cross-country ride between Grantham and the River Trent near West Bridgford. Its full length is around 33 miles, passing…
The Grantham Canal’s Tunnel: Myth or Reality?
Stories about a hidden tunnel can make any historic waterway more intriguing. Along the Grantham Canal, visitors sometimes hear references to a tunnel beneath…
A guide to canal festivals and regattas near the Grantham Canal
A canal festival is a particularly enjoyable way to experience the Grantham Canal. Rather than seeing the waterway only as a quiet route for walking, boating…
Birdwatching hides and hotspots on the Grantham Canal
The Grantham Canal crosses a varied stretch of Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire countryside, linking the River Trent near West Bridgford with Grantham. Its…
Grantham Canal History: Decline And Restoration Efforts
The Grantham Canal crosses a distinctive stretch of eastern England, linking the market town of Grantham with the River Trent near Nottingham. Its route passes…
The Best Ice Cream Stops Along the Grantham Canal
A walk, cycle ride, or boat trip along the Grantham Canal is made even better by a well-timed scoop of ice cream. The waterway passes through quiet villages,…
Exploring the Grantham Canal by electric boat: quiet and eco-friendly
The Grantham Canal offers a gentle way to experience the Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire countryside. Its winding channel, wooded banks, lock flights,…
From Grantham Canal to the River Trent: A Navigational Link
The Grantham Canal was built to give the market town of Grantham a direct water route to Nottingham and, through Nottingham, to the River Trent. Its 33-mile…
Winter Walks on the Grantham Canal: What to Wear and Where to Go
Winter gives the Grantham Canal a quieter character. The towpath is less busy, the bare branches open views across the surrounding fields, and low sunlight can…